Guest: Elizabeth Aguilar

Hosted by: Ana Munoz & Nicolle Maldonado

Runtime: 53:53

💬 Episode Summary

When Elizabeth Aguilar found out she was pregnant, she knew very little about birth—but her journey quickly became one of deep learning, fierce self-advocacy, and choosing the birth experience that felt right for her. In this heartfelt conversation, Elizabeth shares how she went from uncertainty to clarity, navigating cultural expectations, weight stigma, and her partner’s initial skepticism about anything outside of traditional hospital birth.

Together, we walk through her first pregnancy, the moment she stepped into Amabella Birth Center and instantly knew it was where she belonged, and the powerful ways midwife-led care shifted not just her perspective but her husband’s too. From laboring on the “dilation station” to birthing her son peacefully in water, Elizabeth’s story is one of trust, intuition, and empowerment. She also opens up about how her second pregnancy feels completely different—filled with more confidence, connection, and excitement to return to the birth center.

🌟 In This Episode, We Cover:

• Elizabeth’s journey from “knowing nothing about birth” to becoming her own advocate
  

• Navigating pregnancy with a partner who trusted doctors over instinct—and what changed his mind
  

• The moment she walked into Amabella Birth Center and knew it was the place for her birth
  

• How midwife support transformed fear into empowerment for both her and her husband
  

• Laboring intuitively—ditching timelines, trusting her body, and embracing the “dilation station”
  

• Why her second pregnancy feels worlds apart from the first
  

👑 Guest Bio

Elizabeth Aguilar is a Central Florida mother who found her voice and power through her birth experiences. She’s passionate about sharing her story so other women—especially Latina mothers—know that informed choices and empowered birth are possible, no matter what stereotypes or expectations they face. Elizabeth brings honesty, warmth, and humor to conversations about pregnancy and birth, reminding us that every journey is unique, and every family deserves care that honors their choices.

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